Materi Remedial Bahasa Inggris Kelas 11 Semester 1 Kurikulum Merdeka 2025
Materi remedial Bahasa Inggris untuk kelas 11 semester 1 berfokus pada pemahaman teks eksposisi, baik dalam bentuk analytical maupun hortatory. Siswa diajarkan untuk mengenali struktur teks seperti thesis, arguments, dan conclusion atau recommendation. Selain itu, mereka juga dilatih dalam penggunaan tenses dan conjunctions yang tepat agar dapat mengidentifikasi tujuan, isi, dan gaya bahasa dalam teks eksposisi secara akurat.
Berikut adalah beberapa latihan soal yang sering muncul dalam remedial SAS semester 1 Bahasa Inggris kelas 11 SMA Kurikulum Merdeka 2025. Materi utama yang sering muncul adalah tentang Exposition Text.
Teks untuk Soal 1 – 3
Title: The Importance of Limiting Screen Time
Paragraph 1 (Thesis):
In today’s digital age, children and teenagers are spending an alarming amount of time glued to screens—smartphones, tablets, and computers. While technology offers numerous benefits, excessive screen time poses serious threats to their physical and mental well-being. Therefore, strict limits must be enforced by parents and educators.
Paragraph 2 (Arguments):
Firstly, prolonged exposure to screens contributes directly to health problems, such as obesity and poor eyesight. Instead of engaging in active play, children are sedentary. Secondly, excessive screen time can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to fatigue and poor concentration in school. Furthermore, it limits opportunities for social interaction face-to-face, which is crucial for developing essential communication skills.
Paragraph 3 (Conclusion):
To sum up, the risks associated with unlimited screen usage outweigh the perceived benefits. It is imperative that we establish clear boundaries to protect the younger generation from long-term health and social drawbacks.
Soal 1:
Struktur teks eksposisi di atas yang terdapat pada Paragraph 1 adalah…
A. Reinforcement of the Thesis
B. Arguments
C. Thesis
D. Conclusion
E. Orientation
Jawaban : C. Thesis
Soal 2:
Tujuan utama penulis membuat teks eksposisi di atas adalah untuk…
A. Menghibur pembaca dengan cerita tentang teknologi.
B. Memberitahu pembaca tentang cara menggunakan telepon pintar yang benar.
C. Menjelaskan langkah-langkah dalam mengurangi waktu bermain gawai.
D. Memaparkan argumen bahwa pembatasan waktu layar perlu dilakukan.
E. Mendeskripsikan bahaya penggunaan internet secara berlebihan.
Jawaban : D. Memaparkan argumen bahwa pembatasan waktu layar perlu dilakukan.
Soal 3:
Pernyataan berikut dari Teks di atas yang merupakan contoh penggunaan Internal Conjunctions (kata penghubung antarargumen) adalah…
A. “Therefore, strict limits must be enforced…”
B. “…are spending an alarming amount of time…”
C. “Firstly, prolonged exposure to screens…”
D. “…Instead of engaging in active play…”
E. “…To sum up, the risks associated with unlimited screen usage…”
Jawaban : C. “Firstly, prolonged exposure to screens…”
Teks untuk Soal 4 – 6
Title: Why Standardized Testing Must Be Abolished
Paragraph 1 (Thesis):
Standardized tests should be permanently removed from the public education system because they do not accurately measure student intelligence or potential.
Paragraph 2 (Arguments):
These tests promote a narrow curriculum, often forcing teachers to “teach to the test” rather than fostering creativity and critical thinking. They also create immense stress and anxiety among students, which negatively affects their performance. Moreover, the results often reflect socio-economic status rather than actual academic ability, creating unfair bias.
Paragraph 3 (Recommendation):
Given the evidence that standardized tests hinder genuine learning and promote inequality, it is high time that education policy makers look for alternative assessment methods that are more holistic and equitable.
Soal 4:
Berdasarkan struktur dan adanya rekomendasi pada paragraf terakhir, jenis teks eksposisi di atas adalah…
A. Narrative Text
B. Analytical Exposition
C. Procedure Text
D. Hortatory Exposition
E. Descriptive Text
Jawaban : D. Hortatory Exposition
Soal 5:
Kalimat yang menunjukkan rekomendasi atau saran dari penulis terdapat pada bagian…
A. These tests promote a narrow curriculum…
B. They also create immense stress and anxiety…
C. Standardized tests should be permanently removed…
D. …education policy makers look for alternative assessment methods…
E. …the results often reflect socio-economic status…
Jawaban : D. …education policy makers look for alternative assessment methods…
Soal 6:
Istilah yang tepat untuk merujuk pada Paragraph 3 dalam teks eksposisi hortatory adalah…
A. Thesis Statement
B. Main Idea
C. Recommendation
D. Reiteration
E. Topic Sentence
Jawaban : C. Recommendation
Soal 7:
Dalam teks eksposisi, yang bertujuan untuk menyatakan fakta dan argumen secara umum, tenses yang paling dominan digunakan adalah…
A. Past Tense
B. Simple Present Tense
C. Present Continuous Tense
D. Present Perfect Tense
E. Simple Future Tense
Jawaban : B. Simple Present Tense
Soal 8:
Perbedaan mendasar antara Analytical Exposition dan Hortatory Exposition terletak pada…
A. Penggunaan Simple Present Tense.
B. Adanya bagian argumen yang mendukung tesis.
C. Adanya Thesis Statement di awal.
D. Bagian penutupnya: Analytical berakhir dengan Reiteration (penegasan ulang), sedangkan Hortatory berakhir dengan Recommendation (saran).
E. Topik yang dibahas.
Jawaban : D. Bagian penutupnya: Analytical berakhir dengan Reiteration (penegasan ulang), sedangkan Hortatory berakhir dengan Recommendation (saran).
Soal 9:
Pernyataan berikut yang paling sesuai untuk menjadi kalimat Recommendation (saran) dalam sebuah Hortatory Exposition adalah…
A. I believe that renewable energy is the best solution for the future.
B. Firstly, we must stop using fossil fuels immediately.
C. Therefore, it is clear that electric cars are more efficient than gasoline cars.
D. This is because solar power is naturally abundant and clean.
E. We should consider replacing plastic bags with reusable canvas bags.
Jawaban : E. We should consider replacing plastic bags with reusable canvas bags.
Soal 10:
Kalimat yang paling tepat untuk menjadi Reiteration (penegasan ulang) pada penutup Analytical Exposition adalah…
A. Therefore, we should all start exercising regularly from today.
B. The government must ban smoking in public areas immediately.
C. It is advisable to eat more vegetables every day.
D. In conclusion, the benefits of reading far outweigh the disadvantages.
E. I suggest that you read this book to understand the issue better.
Jawaban : D. In conclusion, the benefits of reading far outweigh the disadvantages.
